Correct pump size?

[Javajo91]

Good afternoon from New Jersey! I have an oval partially sunk above ground pool that is
38‘x18’x52” with approx 18,400 gallons of water. ( I used the TFP calculator). I have a 20” sand filter.
My Doughboy Powerline XP 1.5 HP pump failed last season. I just bought a Hayward Powerflo LX with a HP of 1.5 SPL (70 GPM). Model#W3SP1580X15 . Is this a good fit? It seems to run good. Thank you!

 

[Texas Splash]

Java, seems to me like a good match and should work well. If you have any other questions let us know.

 

[Javajo91]

Excellent. Thank you Texas!

 

[Javajo91]

Java, seems to me like a good match and should work well. If you have any other questions let us know.

Good morning! One other question. My new pump has 1 1/2” fittings that I needed adapters for in order to attach my 1 1/2” flexible hose. My sand filter also has 1 1/2” fittings. The adapters I bought have an end that screws into the pump fittings and another end as a nipple to fit inside the flexible hose. The nipple has two sections - a 1 1/4” and up further a 1 1/2”. I didn’t realize this at first so I was like “how the heck am I gonna attach my 1 1/2” flexible hose to this 1 1/4” nipple?” Then I realized that if I just pushed the hose all the way on the fitting I was good to go.
Any harm in using these fittings that are for both 1 1/2” and 1 1/4” flexible hose? I heard you should always try and match your hose/fittings.
Thank you again!

 

[Texas Splash]

As long as you have secure, air-tight connections it should be okay. Maybe you could post a pic or two of everything so we can see to be sure?

 

[Javajo91]

As long as you have secure, air-tight connections it should be okay. Maybe you could post a pic or two of everything so we can see to be sure?

Ok cool. Thank you! Here’s some pics. I just realized I need another worm clamp on the connection from my pump to filter.

 

[Texas Splash]

I'm not a big fan of the clamps, but in some situations they simply make sense. I don't have a concern for the skimmer connection, but would be more concerned about the connections on the pressure side for that very reason - pressure. I know you're oignt to add a clamp to that one pic/item, but make sure those things are secure and won't slip-off at any point. That would ruin your day. @cowboycasey any tips?

 

[Javajo91]

Ok cool. Thank you! Here’s some pics. I just realized I need another worm clamp on the connection from my pump to filter.

I'm not a big fan of the clamps, but in some situations they simply make sense. I don't have a concern for the skimmer connection, but would be more concerned about the connections on the pressure side for that very reason - pressure. I know you're oignt to add a clamp to that one pic/item, but make sure those things are secure and won't slip-off at any point. That would ruin your day. @cowboycasey any tips?

Excellent. That would would Definitely ruin my day! Thanks again man!

 

[cowboycasey]

it looks like you have it working.. If you want to in the future or if it starts leaking you can easily go to hard pipe with your setup... They are all 1.5 inch on the pump, filter and skimmer and I do believe the returns also.. You can use 1.5 inch high temp unions on all of it and make your life easy..

This one is 1.5 inch hard pipe https://smile.amazon.com/RWParts-Pack-MPTX1-5-HI-Temp-Union/dp/B07G7HH87J

This one is 2 inch hard pipe Amazon.com: CMP 1.5In Mip X 2Ins Long Union S-S (High-Temp): Garden & Outdoor

I used these and in 9 years now they have not leaked

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[Javajo91]

Nice setup! Thanks Texas. May go to hard pipe in the future. Looks cooler too!

 

[Texas Splash]

Nice setup!

Yeah, Casey (@cowboycasey) has it down to a science.

 

[cowboycasey]

I learned from the best, found TFP before I had a pool... Had a TF100 test kit before I had a pool...